Ah, book four in this series -- and what a great series it's been! Sheila tackles a serious subject in this book, but she handles it with such grace and care that it's uplifting -- and a fun, entertaining read. Her characters are always so believable and such interesting people I'd love to know in real life. I highly recommend this series, The Moonlight Harbor books, as well as her previous series, Icicle Falls. If you haven't read Sheila Roberts' books yet -- what are you waiting for? I wish I had them all to read for the first time again.

Beachside Beginnings by Sheila Roberts was quite simply an amazing read. I have come to really love this author's books and this book was simply an amazing read. I find the books to be the perfect beach reading books.

I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. This book is a great beachy read if you're looking for a light predictable read.

I really enjoy these visits to Moonlight Harbor. The rotating cast of guests at the inn have made it easy to get to know them and the cast of the small town as well Moira is leaving an abusive relationship and it was good to see her come into her own and on with her life.

This is my first book by this author and I loved it!!!!!!! I totally fell in love w/Moira and her crazy ways!!!! I highly recommend this book

Special thanks to Harlequin for providing our copy in exchange for an honest & fair review.

This is a super cute read. Perfect for a day at the beach. I laughed, I loved the characters & I love the setting of Moonlight Harbor. What a fun, sweet & heartwarming romance.

Thank you for the opportunity to be an early reader.

This wasn't my first exposure to this author's writing as I had previously "visited" Icicle Falls, but with that "visit" in mind, I knew what I was getting into. Ms. Roberts tends to write wonderful heartfelt stories that center in towns brimming with neighborly love, but they also tend to not focus on one set of characters, or rather just one story. There are always two to three characters that will get the "star" treatment, and while that works for some, it can be cumbersome for others. Take this reader....I'd actually prefer those stories get their own installment, fleshed out and in full Technicolor awesomeness...but it doesn't mean I enjoyed this experience any less.




I signed up for a review and received an ecopy for that purpose...but I was enjoying myself so much, and, quite frankly, like to keep my epage reading to lesser page counts, that I went out an bought a print edition of the book just so that I could site back and enjoy it even more so in my preferred reading format. Yes, it was THAT good! Despite our leading ladies having had less than perfect lives and certainly more bad than good luck in love, they persevere. They don't run from their problems; they take advantage of the opportunities that come their way to turn their lives around. Even in their darkest of hours, they find the inner strength to stay strong to their convictions, and when that seems like it is faltering, they know they can depend on their "extended family" to be all the backup they need.




Yes, my friends, Moonlight Harbor is definitely the place to be. It's not the nightlife...through The Drunken Sailor is rather entertaining! It's not the shopping...though the small shops are beyond tempting even through the pages! It's not the beachside accommodations...though they, too, are quaint yet adorable! It's the people, the connections, and the heart that beats in every true member of its community. It's the way they care for each other, and yes, sometimes get nosy, but it's always with the best of intentions at heart, and once you're "one of them", bless the soul that tries to mess with you!




Recommended for Women's Fiction fans, older teen years through adulthood.

Beachside Beginnings by Shelia Roberts is the 4th book in the Moonlight Harbor, and my 1st book by this author. Moira Wellman leaves her abusive boyfriend and with help from a friend settles in the beachside town of Moonlight Harbor. Moira is a beautician who has a special gift with makeovers. This book has friendships, romance, and a lot of fun. If you enjoy lighthearted romances, I highly recommend this book. I will be reading more books by this author.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK 

This is the first book in the Moonlight Harbor series for me, and it is fine as a stand alone. I didn’t have any problems with the characters and story line at all. Moira Wellman was fed up with her boyfriend Lang. The last straw was when he kicked her kitten, who could defend himself. With help from friends, Moira ends up in a little town at the end of the world! A town she soon grew to love. Would lang find her there.

Again Shelia Roberts gives her readers a fun and exciting new read. With characters that quickly drew me into their story the little town of Moonlight Harbor became like home to me. I love the descriptions of the places around town, of the beauty shop and how it became such a big part of the story because of Moira working there. And even though I am not into brightly colored hair, Ms. Robert’s had me wanting to try what Moira could do to a person’s hair. It is all so fun and entertaining.

This is a great Contemporary fiction for anyone who loves a good story centered around a little beach town full of wonderful people who are willing to go the extra mile for their friends.

A special thanks to the author/publisher for a copy of this book. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

Moira needs a makeover, not necessarily of her hair, but of her life. Finally making the move to leave an abusive relationship, she finds herself in a new town working to start her life over. Making friends, finding her confidence, and feeling safe have all opened her up to a life she was afraid she would never find. Can they lead to a love that will bring her joy as well? Lightly connected to the series, this book can be read as a standalone.

Another great addition to the Moonlight Harbor series! Very good series and book. You'll want to live in this town! I just love all of the characters. Just what I needed to escape the stress of everything going on right now. Recommended!

I always enjoy reading a Sheila Robert's book. They are realistic stories, entertaining, full of great characters and happy endings. During this trying time, I need to read more of these books. This is the fourth book in The Moonlight Harbor series, but the first one I have read. This book worked fine as a standalone story, but I will go back and read the rest in this series. Moonlight Harbor is a wonderful town with characters that are willing to help each other as well as new people to the community and that is a good thing for Moira Wellman.

Moira lives in Seattle and works in a hair salon. She is a colorist who is very good at her job and her boss has her back. When she finally decides to leave her abusive relationship, he sends her to Pearl, a woman he knows who owns her own salon in Moonlight Harbor. She arrives with her cat, Harry, her hair equipment and her clothes and very little money. She is given a trial at the salon and finds a place to stay at the small hotel in exchange for doing the owner's and her family's hair. Moira is relatively closed mouth about her situation, but eventually shares the information with others. Will Moonlight Harbor provide Moira with a new beginning?

I really enjoyed this story. The characters in the story all had issues they were dealing with from alcoholic husbands to death or family members and unrequited love. Moira is constantly looking over her back, and worrying that she is not good enough after living her life with Lang and I loved watching the people of this small town, especially the women, embrace Moira and help restore her confidence. It isn't a one-way street, as Moira also helps her new friends on their own journeys. It's amazing what a makeover and good haircut can do for self-confidence. Pearl and Edie, the older ladies who became like grandmothers to Moira, were wonderful characters. As Moira made over the many friends she makes in Moonlight Harbor, not only does she begin to feel like she has found her forever home, but her friends also begin their own journeys to their new beginnings. Of course, there is a romantic interest, but that does not go smoothly and when her past seems to catch up with her, will her dream fizzle or will she stand up for what is important in her new life? I love Sheila Roberts writing style. This is an easy novel to read/listen too with great pacing and flow. The characters are wonderful, the story uplifting and the romance has its bumps, which all goes together to make a story that I definitely loved and recommend. I am looking forward to finding out the stories of the other characters I met in this book.

This book was excellent. I really enjoyed the return visit to Moonlit Harbor.. it was wonderful seeing one of mt fVoritte characters, Victor in a relationsip. Maria fit in with the locals just fine.

I highly recommend this book you will enjoy a nice clean read read.

Thank you netgalley and harlequin for allowing me to read this title for an honest review.

I enjoyed this 'starting over' story so much! Moira found herself in an abusive relationship and made the brave move to break away and start her life anew. This move changed, not only her life, but the lives of the people around her. Moira brings new life to the Village hair salon as well as the salon's owner. Loved the relationships between the women in this novel!
Thanks to #Netgalley for providing me with an advanced copy of #BeachsideBeginnings in return for an honest opinion.

I love visiting Moonlight Harbor, and this was no exception. This quaint little town has wonderful friendships and always welcoming new people. This is the fourth book in the series but can be read as a stand alone, it was wonderful catching up the previous ladies.

Moria is an abusive relationship and needs a new life makeover, so Moonlight Harbor is the perfect town to settle into. Moria settles in perfect with her new job at Making Waves, loves giving women new hair colors. She makes wonderful new friends and she might even open her heart up again.

Loved watching Moria gain new confidence in herself as making new friends and thriving in the beauty shop. Plenty of heart and humor that will keep you turning the pages.

A story about abusive relationships and what one woman goes through to finally take the step to leave. She ends up in a small, quaint town called Moonlight Harbor and begins to believe there is hope for her, getting a second chance.
I had a hard time following the story line. I would be reading and it would jump to another person without much of a transition.
Fast read, interesting characters, difficult issues and happy ending.

I seem to be drawn to books about starting over and second (or third) chances this month.
When you have given over control of your life to someone else, repeatedly given them a chance to change until you figure out it is YOU who must take control of your own life.
Fortunately I have not been in a situation such as this to this extreme, but in a way we have all been there. We all give others permission to influence our destinies.
This book introduces us to several strong woment who take back control and start over.
We also discover there is still kindness and generosity in the world.
A beautiful novel that takes worn and dark pieces and weaves them into a beautiful, fresh beginning.

Terrific book. The main character is Moira, a stylist with a knack for finding just the right cut and color for her clients. Unfortunately, she doesn't have the same knack in her personal life. Though her boyfriend seemed perfect at first, the abuse has worsened over the five years they've been together. She could take it herself, but the last straw came when he kicked her cat. With the help of her boss, she found a haven in the tiny town of Moonlight Harbor. Michael sent Moira to his friend Pearl, the owner of Waves Salon. Pearl isn't too sure she needs another stylist, but she also realizes that if she doesn't bring in some younger customers, her salon will be toast. Moira is young, hip, and enthusiastic, and Pearl quickly realizes what a treasure Moira is.

I loved watching the people of this small town, especially the women, embrace Moira and help restore the confidence that her life with Lang had ripped from her. Enough of the ladies had experienced troubles of their own that they recognized what she was going through. It isn't a one-way street, as Moira also helps her new friends on their own journeys. I loved Pearl and Edie, the older ladies who became like grandmothers to Moira. Pearl experienced some heartbreaking losses in her life and has been merely going through the motions of living. Moira is like a breath of fresh air blowing through the salon, reinvigorating Pearl's joy in what she does. It was fun to see how the salon's makeover paralleled Pearl's. Edie is the owner of the local hotel, in her eighties, and with a heart as big as the ocean. I loved seeing her pull Moira into her family's life, treating her like another niece. I loved the cooking scenes that gave Moira a taste of the life she'd always wanted and another boost of self-confidence.

I also enjoyed seeing the other friendships that Moira built, reminding her of what she'd given up thanks to Lang. She used her talent with color and style to help other women make changes in their lives. I especially enjoyed seeing Annie's journey, which was somewhat like Moira's. Just like Moira, Annie is in a toxic relationship. Her husband's drinking is so out-of-control that she feels she has no choice but to take their daughter and leave him. I loved how her friends gave her the support she needed and the encouragement to follow her dreams. There are many wonderful scenes of the way that the women back each other up with support, advice, or just listening when someone needs to vent.

When Moira arrived in Moonlight Beach, she had every intention of staying away from any romantic entanglements. She doesn't trust her judgment any longer. But when local cop Victor King stops her for speeding, her heart speeds up too. Victor is terrific. He takes pride in his efforts to care for the people of his town. He is friendly and sweet and adorably tongue-tied around women. I loved watching the relationship between them develop. Victor makes no secret of his interest in Moira, but she is wary. She is interested in him, too, but it is difficult for her to trust her judgment. I liked how she explained her fears to Victor and that he cared enough to be patient while she worked through her fears. They ran into a snag when Moira discovered that her new friend Courtney is also interested in Victor. I ached for him when Moira seemed to pull away for no reason. I also wanted to shake Moira, but I understood her reasons. The resolution of that triangle was emotional and also showed the strength of true friendship. Things finally looked up for Victor and Moira, until her past made an unwelcome appearance. I loved seeing Moira's new strength and confidence as she confronted Lang and feared for her life at his reaction. I cheered at the unexpected help she received and loved the final resolution. Victor's big moment at the end was sweet and romantic.

This was the first Moonlight Harbor book that I have read, but it worked well as a stand-alone. That said, I want to go back and read the earlier books to learn the stories of the other residents of the town. I am especially interested in reading more about Jenna and her relationships with Brody and Seth. I'd also like to know more about Hyacinth and the story leading up to her interference in the preacher's wedding.

What better place to start over than Moonlight Harbor, where new friendships and new beginnings await? I've grown to love this little town and the characters who call it home, and Moira is one of my favorites. I loved watching her evolve throughout the book, gaining strength and confidence while slowly taking back her life after escaping an abusive relationship. Roberts handles Moira's situation with care, acknowledging its gravity without abandoning hope or giving us a story that is all darkness and no light. Beachside Beginnings contains the author's signature humor and warmth, along with more than a few quirky characters, while also layering in substance and emotion.

Moira is due some good romance and blushing police officer, Victor King is the man for the job. He's so darn adorable and exactly what Moira needs in her life. She needs friends too and Moonlight Harbor is filled with interesting women ready to step in. It's going to take a village to bring Moira back to the strong, confident woman she was before her ex ripped apart her life, and the friendships she forms in this small town help her do just that. I love that Roberts' takes that street both ways by also taking us along on the journeys Moira's new boss and new friends are traveling. It was satisfying to see these women come together to help one another become their best selves, address difficult situations in their lives, overcome fear to take the first tentative steps into the next chapters of their lives, and triumph over the obstacles standing in the way of their happiness...which, as they learn, can sometimes be themselves.

This is book four in Sheila Roberts' Moonlight Harbor series. You don't have to have read the previous books to enjoy this one but, if you have, it's fun to catch up with ongoing characters and story lines, especially a certain pastor and the woman who loves him, and a certain motel owner whose heart is being pulled in two very different directions.

Moonlight Harbor is a great place to lose yourself for a few hours and Beachside Beginnings is an empowering, heart-tugging way to do it.

*ARC received from publisher via NetGalley.
*Opinions expressed are unbiased and my own.

My favorite of the series so far, and not just because the main character shares my name!

I was rooting for Moira from page one when her relationship with Lang was revealed. She is a strong and capable woman who realizes she deserves better in life. With the help of a friend she's able to escape her abuser and start over in a small town, where everyone knows your name and they have your back.

She transforms the salon where her new job is, meets a man who supports her, and makes lifelong friends who build her up. Although part of a series, this can be read as a standalone story and is well worth the read.

I received a free ARC eBook from Net Galley and the publisher in exchange for my honest opinions.